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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Went in to seek possible warranty repair on RF trans axle seal and both front inner tie rods. Tech claimed tie rods were "tight"; no noticeable noise while driving. RF axle seal was replaced.
According to the shop the gear shift mechanism needs replacing. What happened: Car was fine, went to leave for work and I could not move the shifter out of park. Car had to be towed and they gave me a loaner. Car should be done this wk.
Spring wore out at the shifter. Took the trim apart and pushed the pink lever to get it into drive,etc.
109700 mi
Inspection, revealed leaky axle seal and leaky solenoid pack. All repaired under lifetime powertrain warranty
51000 mi
US $100
Gearshift stuck in Park
58300 mi
US $175
The interlock failed on trans. Car could not get out of park had to towed (which was covered) but part not covered. Quick repair and lower than est quote made it a pleasure due to failure.
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